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W382604

2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane

mixture of isomers, ≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

1,4-Dithiane-2,5-diol, 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane, Mercaptoacetaldehyde dimer

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H8O2S2
CAS Number:
40018-26-6
Molecular Weight:
152.24
Flavis number:
15.134
PubChem Substance ID:
24901898
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
3826
EC Number:
254-751-6
MDL number:
MFCD00006659
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
104402
Organoleptic:
bread; meaty; sulfurous; tomato
Grade:
FG, Halal
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

grade

FG, Halal

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

assay

≥97%

mp

130 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

bread; meaty; sulfurous; tomato

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC1CSC(O)CS1

InChI

1S/C4H8O2S2/c5-3-1-7-4(6)2-8-3/h3-6H,1-2H2

InChI key

YUIOPHXTILULQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane is a sulfur-containing compound that is reported to show phytogrowth-inhibitory activities on the root growth of some Brassica species.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Skin Sens. 1A - STOT RE 2

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

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